History of Feminism

seabeyond

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82. you are so funny, and so great. i have enjoyed you and your experiences

Thu May 24, 2012, 10:43 AM

May 2012

your expression, immensely. love it.

so, does he use the role of feminity to define his masculinity. ergo, the more woman, the more man he is.

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How to spot a misogynist [View all] boston bean May 2012 OP

Nice. MadrasT May 2012 #1

These are 'debate' tactics that all feminists must be prepared to counter, *not kowtow to*... redqueen May 2012 #2

. seabeyond May 2012 #3

^^^ This... absolutely hlthe2b May 2012 #12

The 'If you want to see real oppression, go to the Middle East' line... Violet_Crumble May 2012 #4

my father in law thought he would be brilliant for us all and gave that to me. seabeyond May 2012 #14

Homophobes love to toss that one out there all the time, when anyone supportive bullwinkle428 May 2012 #25

Yep, all of it is so interrelated. boston bean May 2012 #51

A misogynist is someone who... Baitball Blogger May 2012 #5

Are you disagreeing with the OP? boston bean May 2012 #7

Boston Bean, Baitball Blogger May 2012 #8

it was a simple question, that is all. boston bean May 2012 #9

For the most part I was respecting your opinion, Baitball Blogger May 2012 #11

I also agree, they are closely related. boston bean May 2012 #13

There really wasn't much to disagree with. Baitball Blogger May 2012 #20

Point # 3 was pointing out a misogynist POV boston bean May 2012 #37

For crying out loud! I got it! I understood your point! Baitball Blogger May 2012 #47

No, I don't see any defensiveness. boston bean May 2012 #49

i would have asked, too. i like to ask a question when i am not sure, rather seabeyond May 2012 #16

Normally I would not reply to this kind of post zeemike May 2012 #22

we see a huge escalation of the hate both toward women and minority. how long do we allow to fester seabeyond May 2012 #26

Yep that is it....I am trying to silence you by appealing to reason and love. zeemike May 2012 #38

discussion is a fun thing. as is respect. even when we disagree. i thought your comments seabeyond May 2012 #39

Well of course what I said is divisive zeemike May 2012 #42

that was not what i was pointing out on meeting the goal. i have no problem disagreeing on an issue seabeyond May 2012 #45

At no point did I suggest that you be silent...never did and never will. zeemike May 2012 #55

grinnin.... it really isnt that big a deal. seabeyond May 2012 #63

I absolutely know what you mean. rhett o rick May 2012 #40

How can you not appreciate someone that makes decisions for you? easy seabeyond May 2012 #43

Sadly there are still those in society that think rhett o rick May 2012 #50

tougher decisions women have to make, like how to wear their hair, seabeyond May 2012 #52

His wife appears to appreciate it. nm rhett o rick May 2012 #66

i see it. i am not going to judge on that. unless there is something hurtful... seabeyond May 2012 #68

Personally, I dont think she is happy. But this is her second husband rhett o rick May 2012 #76

ya, and then there is the bother. i hear ya. and i am sorry for her seabeyond May 2012 #78

i was thinking about your post. and my son popped into my mind. not gender specific seabeyond May 2012 #60

Well, I don't know many feminists who Baitball Blogger May 2012 #54

That has always been a huge turn off for me. boston bean May 2012 #56

i had more men tell me they were attracted because i was independent and self sufficient seabeyond May 2012 #65

You are right! Some still think that is thoughtful and.. Little Star May 2012 #62

oh, i wonder what a wait staff thinks when i am in a chinese restaurant not knowing what i want seabeyond May 2012 #67

Wonder what the wait staff thought when... Little Star May 2012 #77

see.... that, yes. we cannot always assume what we see with our eyes seabeyond May 2012 #80

Thanks Sea. Your a nice person.... Little Star May 2012 #83

I am sorry for your loss, Little Star MadrasT May 2012 #81

Thank you MadrasT. Little Star May 2012 #101

I agree that there are plenty of occasions where someone (male or female) made need rhett o rick May 2012 #74

Yes he will. And he probably won't understand why she objected either. Little Star May 2012 #79

Oh he will think he understands. rhett o rick May 2012 #86

lol. How true. Little Star May 2012 #98

K&R nt Chorophyll May 2012 #6

An other one: Mass May 2012 #10

That is another! boston bean May 2012 #15

n/t JustAnotherGen May 2012 #18

and more young women are in college getting their degree, after all. lol. yes. nt seabeyond May 2012 #24

I know a misogynist DaveJ May 2012 #17

I think this query falls under bullet point #2. nt boston bean May 2012 #19

Whoops, I missed that DaveJ May 2012 #21

No worries. As you can see boston bean May 2012 #23

My rule of thumb on discrimination DaveJ May 2012 #30

Read #5 for your last point. boston bean May 2012 #32

Maybe he feels threatened by a woman with the same level of knowledge he has...... secondwind May 2012 #28

i have found that to be a HUGE deal. and per the post you are responding to, i have found seabeyond May 2012 #31

They have more knowledge, I'm pretty sure DaveJ May 2012 #33

women are taught fromt he cradle to be differential, appease, be nice. not all women hold onto this seabeyond May 2012 #36

On that note: chervilant May 2012 #34

Everyone can agree that mysogynists are cads... no need to debate secondwind May 2012 #27

Well, now, chervilant May 2012 #29

it is when the respect goes both ways that their is true communication and growth seabeyond May 2012 #35

Indeed, the respect must go both ways... chervilant May 2012 #48

+1 Little Star May 2012 #102

sticks and stones RitchieRich May 2012 #41

That isn't what the OP is saying. redqueen May 2012 #44

people adore simplicity. boston bean May 2012 #46

This is the crux of it right here MadrasT May 2012 #53

feminists are expected to carve out a niche boston bean May 2012 #57

They are the same ones who say MadrasT May 2012 #58

or call you defensive. boston bean May 2012 #59

its hard not to feel targeted... RitchieRich May 2012 #85

i love this post ritchierich. seabeyond May 2012 #87

thanks RitchieRich May 2012 #89

not about hero.... lol seabeyond May 2012 #90

Ritchie we all live it and breathe it every day boston bean May 2012 #91

... RitchieRich May 2012 #94

Glad to have you commenting here ritchie. boston bean May 2012 #96

Yep! Little Star May 2012 #103

I often get accused of misogny for treating women the same as I do men. ieoeja May 2012 #61

This is a puzzler: MadrasT May 2012 #69

It depends on if the words are coming from a place of privilege. boston bean May 2012 #71

Right. Exactly. n/t MadrasT May 2012 #72

i have to wonder what the comments are that he finds banter, yet the women finds misogynist seabeyond May 2012 #73

Hmmmmm MadrasT May 2012 #75

you are so funny, and so great. i have enjoyed you and your experiences seabeyond May 2012 #82

Ha MadrasT May 2012 #84

lol loll lol. gonna think about seabeyond May 2012 #88

No I'm sorry, but you most likely are accused OFTEN of being a misogynist MerryBlooms May 2012 #99

Being male chervilant May 2012 #64

'dominant' gender to respect a 'submissive' gender, when 'power over' is glorified? seabeyond May 2012 #70

I've heard about "The War Against Women" boston bean May 2012 #92

i love my kindle.... you too. uh oh. now i get to give you the titles of the books i loved on my seabeyond May 2012 #93

As I'm sure you're aware, chervilant May 2012 #95

Thank you.. boston bean May 2012 #97

Points 2-4 are absolute bullshit on stilts. hifiguy May 2012 #100